The Arc of Yates is a non-profit organization that serves adults, seniors, and children with disabilities throughout Yates and surrounding counties.

With a focus on key values of integrity, diversity, results, quality, and respect, Arc of Yates is poised to help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential for independence and inclusion in the community.

Interested in receiving our Services?

Step #1: Contact Us

Start by reaching out to our Intake Coordinator, Jennifer Nielsen at the Arc of Yates! (315)-536-7447 or jnielsen@arcofyates.org

Step #2: Care Coordination Selection

When we have answered all of your questions about the services offered through our agency, you will select your Care Coordination provider and let OPWDD and the providers know whom you have chosen. We will help guide you with any additional questions or concerns you may have.

Step #3: Plan Development

With the assistance of your Care Coordinator, you will develop a plan to cover all your needs. The Arc of Yates is here to help meet you and your family's needs.

Recent News

Arc of Yates Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In 1987 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to create a forum for discussion to “increase public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities.”Since that time the annual campaign has provided a platform to promote social change through a greater understanding about the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.As a result, communities have become increasingly aware that disabilities need not prevent individuals from realizing their full potential at school, work, home, or in their communities.

Since 1987 the field of developmental disabilities has changed dramatically, but the struggle for access and equality continues.We pride ourselves in creating an environment of exploration, opportunities and possibilities, and to that end we will continue our deliberate efforts to eliminate the barriers that prevent the individuals we support from achieving their goals.

Through its myriad of programs and services, the Arc of Yates strongly supports and promotes the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as full members of society.In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Agency has reached out to local businesses to enlist individuals in volunteer or work related activities.If your business is interested in this opportunity, please contact Karissa Hefferon, Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO at khefferon@arcofyates.org or by calling 315-536-7447.

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The mission of the Arc of Yates is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives.